MAP 101

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MAP101
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MAP Basics

• MAP stands for Measure of Academic Progress
• Created at distributed by NWEA
• Many large and surrounding districts are using
• USD 259 will implement in the fall

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Classroom Reality

• We have students performing above, at, below
  grade level curriculum
• The challenge

How Do We Foster Growth for All Students?
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How MAP Tests Address Classroom Diversity

• Challenging, appropriate, dynamically developed
  for every student
• Accurate data for students across the scale
• Untimed
• Purpose is internal accountability
• Measures growth in student achievement
• Immediate Results

Adult Reading
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5thGrade


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Beginning Literacy
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Rasch unIT (RIT) Scale

• Achievement Scale
• Equal-interval
• Used to show growth over time
• Scale has the same meaning regardless of
  students grade level or items taken

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Never Use Only One Point of Data
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Instructional Level vs. Mastery

• The MAP test provides the instructional level of
  the student
• It provides a roadmap for students toward
  achieving of mastery
• It is not a test for determining mastery of
  skills

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NWEA Assessments

• Reading
• Mathematics

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Sample Item
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Immediate Results
RIT Score
LexileScore
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NWEA Norms
typical

• What are expected RIT and growth scores?
• Use RIT point growth

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USD 259 Implementation

• Proctors at each site
• Assessment will be required 2 X per year
  (optional 3rd administration at elementary)
• Data training will be available in the fall to
  help principals and teachers understand the
  reports and information

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Testing Schedule

• Elementary Schools
• Fall Testing Window Sept 5th September 15th
• Winter Testing Window January 3rd January
  12th
• Optional Spring Testing Window May 1st May
  15th

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MAP Reports

• Individual student reports available
• Individual student growth over time
• Classroom groupings based on specific indicators
• Classroom growth over time
• Resources aligned with classroom groups to help
  move students to the next RIT level

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Understanding MAP Reports

• September 18th and 19th
• Come and go session
• Help principals and data leaders download Crystal
  Reports Viewer and access reports
• September 26th and 27th (Elementary and Middle)
• Data training provided by MAP
• 2-day training for Data Leader or one other from
  building
• Detailed training on how to access reports and
  use data to drive instruction in buildings